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Judith Jamison Accepts 2010 National Award for Citizen Diplomacy

May 03, 2011

Born in 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Judith Jamison is best known as the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a New York-based organization that brings the spirit of dance to people the world over. It does this through inspiring performances, innovative community outreach and arts education that build cultural bridges and relationships -- reaching more than 500,000 people annually.